Illinois ethanol plant aims to extract zein for food and pharma

Ethanol maker Big River Resources will use first-of-its-kind technology at a facility under construction in western Illinois “to extract zein, a highly valuable corn protein that will be used for food and pharmaceutical products,” says the Associated Press. Big River is working in partnership with Prairie Gold, a patent-holder on technology to produce high-value corn products.… » Read More

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